Flexible Options
For Dynamic
Missions

Get more from your on-orbit data with an Internet-ready satellite
constellation to improve your mission potential
our network solution

Unlock The Possibilities
With On-Orbit Internet

Modern Communications
For Modern Missions

Let Kepler Handle Your
Space-Generated Data

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Our hybrid network will streamline on-orbit communications with a combination
of SDA-standard optical technology, inter-satellite links, and a high-speed backhaul
link to move data more efficiently back to earth. Kepler offers a full stack of
solutions with payload technology, spectrum licenses, ground infrastructure, and
a satellite constellation with full orbital coverage to satisfy the entire
communications requirements of a mission.

Advanced Satellite
Communications

Introducing our next
-generation satellites

Advanced Satellite
Communications

Introducing our next
-generation satellites
AOC
Avionics Bay
Steerable KU-Band
Backhaul
Deplotable Solar Array
Electrical
Power Systems
Optical Inter
Satellite Links

Advanced Satellite
Communications

Introducing our next
-generation satellites
AOC
Avionics Bay
Steerable KU-Band
Backhaul
Deplotable Solar Array
Electrical
Power Systems
Optical Inter
Satellite Links

Improve Your On-Orbit
Communications 

Our services are solving the problems our customers face today by providing real-time
access to satellite data, optimized latency, and high-speed downlinking capabilities to
resolve the downlink bottleneck

S-Band Service

Respond to the dynamic needs of your mission with
Kepler’s S-band Service, addressing communication
obstacles with the development of an always-on
constellation of small satellites

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Optical Service

Respond to the dynamic needs of your mission with
Kepler’s S-band Service, addressing communication
obstacles with the development of an always-on
constellation of small satellites.

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High-Speed Downlink Service

Unlock the full potential of your satellite with Kepler’s Optical Service, ensuring critical mission data is
available to operators in real-time.

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Service Comparison

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Optical Service

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KU-Band Service

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S-Band Service

Data Flow

BlackSky LEO -> Kepler LEO
Kepler ground station network

BlackSky LED -> Kepler ground
station network or BlackSky LEO ->
In field deployed VSAT

BlackSky LEO -> Kepler LEO -> Kepler
ground station network or BlackSky
LEO -> Any ground station network

Data rate

1-2.5 Gbps

1.5 Gbps (Gen1 Radio) 5Gbps (Gen2 Radio in H2 2023)

10 - 40 Kbps (ISL) 1Mbps (space-to-ground)

UE Power (W)

70W

40W (Gen1 Radio)

Rx: 5.5W, Full Duplex: 12W

Weight (Kg)

15 Kg

1.25 Kg

250 G

Weight (Kg)

15 Kg

1.25 Kg

250 G

Data collection to
Data Delivery Latency

< 5 min

Variable

Always on for Kepler ISL, 
Subject to geography otherwise

Contact aviability

Always on

Subject to geography

Always on

Security/Privacy

Inherently secure point-to-point
Laser Comms, BlackSky Encrypts end-to-end

BlackSky Encrypts end-to-end

BlackSky Encrypts end-to-end

Connect to On-Orbit
Data In Real-Time

We’re solving the downlink bottleneck by providing dynamic
solutions for your on-orbit data
bring modern internet
capabilities to space